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Background grid Volvo XC70 Estate 2007-2013 BMW 3 Estate 2011-2018
Spec height1 1.604 m 2 
+ 17.5 cm
1 1.429 m Spec height1
+ 7 cm 2
+ 5 cm 2 1.861 m Spec width2
1 1.811 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2011 - 2018
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volvo XC70 Estate Crossover 2007 - 2013
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Volvo
XC70
Estate Crossover
Gen. 3 | 2007 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 vs. Volvo XC70 (B) Estate Crossover 2007


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 is 5 cm narrower and 17.5 cm lower compared to Volvo XC70 (B) Estate Crossover 2007. It has 7 cm less ground clearance and offers 7% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
462.4 cm
Length
483.8 cm
+21.4
181.1 cm
Width2
186.1 cm
+5
203.1 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.9 cm
Height1
160.4 cm
+17.5
281 cm
Wheelbase
281.5 cm
+0.5
14 cm
Ground clearance3
21 cm
+7
1525 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
495 l
Cargo volume EU4
575 l
+17%
1500 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1600 l
+7%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 31400
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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